Bert Waite

Bertha (Bert) Lee Waite, 79, of Bryceville, Florida. Bertha accepted her invitation to Heaven October 19th, 2020 surrounded by her immediate family in her home. Born December 26, 1940, in Jacksonville, Florida, to John Quincy Jones and Lilly Mae Jones. Bertha was a wonderful woman full of life and love for her family.

Bertha was diagnosed with Lung Cancer briefly before her passing in the late summer of this year. The family as well as herself, accepted the diagnosis with hope and prayers. After hanging up her apron from O’Steens Pharmacy, she was able to spend time with her husband of 63 years. Always known to have a zest for life she enjoyed spending her time playing a competitive game of scrabble with those who would join her, crossword puzzles, Saturday morning garage sales, vacations to Cancun, Mexico yearly, cooking and baking for her immediate family as well as church family. She valued and took the time she could to spend her days with her family, both young and old especially celebrating her most loved holiday, Christmas. She will be sorely missed by her shadow and comfort companion “Sugar.”

Bertha is survived by: Husband: Wallace (Buck) Edward Waite, Three children and their spouses John (Maureen) Waite, Hal (Valerie) Waite and Cheryl (Mike) Carr. Brother: George (Delaine) Jones, Sister: Vivian (Manny) Ortega, Sister In-Law: Pat Waite. Grandchildren to include: Bo (Samantha) Waite, Jennifer Curry, Scott (Connie) Waite, Jason Carr, Danielle (Brandon) Ennis, Andrea (Josh) Grennell, Jared (Lindsey) Waite. She was wonderfully blessed with 14 Great Grandchildren.

Bertha is proceeded in death by: Brother: Madison Jones, Sisters: Barbara Jowers, Johnnie Mae Pierce and one special Niece: Tammy Babich.

A Celebration of life as she enters her eternal home will be held at: Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home 7242 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32205. Visitation will be held October 23, 2020 6:00 P.M. through 8:00 P.M. with services held October 24, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. Graveside, services to follow at: Brandy Branch Baptist Church 1906 Brandy Branch Church Place Bryceville, Fl 32009. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in her honor to Community Hospice.

Pall Bearers to include: Bo Waite, Scott Waite, Jared Waite, Jason Carr, Brandon Ennis and Josh Grennell.